释义 |
proposing, vbl. n.|prəʊˈpəʊzɪŋ| [f. as prec. + -ing1.] The action of the verb propose, in various senses.
1690Locke Hum. Und. i. ii. §21 Or doth the proposing them, print them clearer in the Mind. 1790Beatson Nav. & Mil. Mem. I. 118 To venture the proposing of Giles Earle, Esq. to be again chosen chairman of the committee. 1832tr. Sismondi's Ital. Rep. vii. 153 To begin with what they called proposing; that is, taking a text from some celebrated author, either sacred or profane. 1869Freeman Norm. Conq. III. App. E. 623 The proposing and supporting of opposing candidates. |